instigate; incite; abet
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to instigate; to incite; to abet someone to do evil
Carries a strong negative connotation, often used in legal or moral contexts regarding wrongdoing, and implies manipulation from behind the scenes.
Tā他
shòu受
rén人
suō唆
shǐ使
，
cān参
yù与
le了
dào盗
qiè窃
。
He was instigated by others to participate in the theft.
Bù不
yào要
suō唆
shǐ使
xiǎo小
hái孩
zi子
shuō说
huǎng谎
。
Do not incite children to tell lies.
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Jǐng警
fāng方
huái怀
yí疑
yǒu有
rén人
suō唆
shǐ使
qīng青
shào少
nián年
fàn犯
zuì罪
。
Police suspect someone is instigating juveniles to commit crimes.
Tā他
shì是
bèi被
bié别
rén人
suō唆
shǐ使
de的
，
bù不
shì是
zhǔ主
fàn犯
。
He was instigated by others; he is not the principal offender.